Assembly Associate - 1st Shift

About the role

Use required pneumatic/hand tools to assemble product per Company and customer specifications. Understand associated parts and their relationship to the end product. Must be able to facilitate all aspects of the assembly process.

Responsibilities

• Organize all aspects of the assembly process.
• Perform inspection on product utilizing total quality concepts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Accurately report daily activities and production data as directed.
• Conduct required quality checks using basic measurement equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Exercise safe working habits while operating machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Interact with technical support personnel and support downtime activities.
• Possess a high level of attention to details.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety culture, participating in safety training sessions, and promptly reporting any safety concerns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Prior production assembly experience, 1-2 yrs preferred.
• Ability to interpret production schedules and build specifications.
• Ability to work overtime, as production demands require.
• Must be able to utilize torque wrenches according to specs.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen and remain drug free throughout the term of employment.
• Must follow all safety practices and policies.
• Physical demands: constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp; frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching; frequent forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing; lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Environmental conditions: non-temperature-controlled manufacturing facility; must wear eye, ear, and foot protection.
• Behavioral traits: production orientation, cooperation, consensual decision‑making, listening, attention to detail, teamwork, safety focus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, travel, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401K plans.
• Pension plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Financial assistance programs for adoption or further education.
• Comprehensive wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting proactive management of overall health and wellness.